The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 386
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amy Chivers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oreston Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHooe Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Pomphlett Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Morley Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Prince Rock Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Plymstock School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Goosewell Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Goosewell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Salisbury Road Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oreston Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oreston Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oreston Community Academy?
Oreston Community Academy currently has 386 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oreston Community Academy take?
Oreston Community Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oreston Community Academy?
Oreston Community Academy is in Plymouth, PL9 7JY, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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